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Hi Friends! See
information about Big Smith’s free show in Branson this Thursday,
our Saturday show in Joplin and a free concert in Norman,
Oklahoma on Sunday. But first, we wanted to pass on some information from our
friends in Silver Dollar City. They were guessing you would be interested in
their upcoming Bluegrass and BBQ festival, featuring Rhonda Vincent and
many, many others, and we guessed they would be right about that. Here’s this
flyer for you, click anywhere on it to go to a website with more information: 
Sounds fun,
doesn’t it? Big Smith won’t be at this particular festival, but don’t miss us
in October, when we’ll play at the city for five days at the National Harvest
Festival, October 14-18. Free Big Smith
show Thursday at the Branson Landing To celebrate the
new Branson airport, Big Smith has been chosen to perform a free concert, open
to the public, in front of the fountains at the Branson Landing. Can’t beat a
deal like that, huh? The two hour concert starts at 8 p.m. Bring
your own chairs, or sit on the provided ledges. Here are more details: Thursday, May 7 Big Smith performs at Branson Landing,
100 Branson Landing Blvd in Branson, MO. This concert is to celebrate
the Branson Airport Grand Opening and Air Show. Free and open to the public.
Show starts at 8:00 p.m. and goes to 10:00 p.m. (417) 239-3002. Saturday gig in
Joplin, Missouri and free Sunday concert in Norman, Oklahoma Saturday, we
return to our old haunt the Kitchen
Pass in Joplin. We’ll be playing the outdoor patio. Our recent
Joplin shows have been a blast, hearty audiences full of enthusiasm. Oh, and
our buddy Travis Linville
opens, which is always a treat. Come on out! Then Sunday, we
return to Norman, Oklahoma – it’s been a long time – to perform a free show at
the Summer Breeze concert series at Andrews Park. Here are the details for the
weekend: Saturday, May 9 Big Smith performs at Kitchen Pass, 1212
South Main in Joplin, MO. (417) 624-9095. Doors at 7:00 p.m. Travis
Linville opens at 9:00 p.m. and Big Smith performs at 10:00 p.m. $10 for
reserved seating on the ground floor, $8 for general admission. www.kitchenpass.net/joplin.html
Sunday, May 10 Big Smith performs the kickoff concert
for the Summer Breeze Concert Series at Andrews Park, 201 W. Daws in Norman, OK. All concerts are FREE and open
to the public. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring seating and picnic basket (there
are no vendors). Big Smith wins
Best Country/Bluegrass Band in GO magazine poll Yep, third year running. Thanks to all who voted! Click here
to see the rest of this year’s winners. Wakarusa ticket
prices about to go up! If you haven’t
heard, Big Smtih, Charliehorse
and Blue Mountain (and many, many others) are performing at the Wakarusa
festival in June, relocated from Kansas to the beautiful Mulberry Campground
near Ozark, Arkansas. We thought we would give you a heads-up that advance
tickets are about to go up in price, on May 16, so get them cheap while you
can. Here’s the website: www.wakarusa.com Live Music! Below
are the live music listings for the coming weeks and includes other MayApple
artists. We share a booking agent with Blue Mountain (hi Liz), and so notice
that some of their upcoming gigs are listed as well. Your city or town and
favorite artist are listed in bold
for quick reference. Until next
time, Mark Thursday, May 7 Big Smith performs at Branson Landing,
100 Branson Landing Blvd in Branson, MO. This concert is to celebrate
the Branson Airport Grand Opening and Air Show. Free and open to the public.
Show starts at 8:00 p.m. and goes to 10:00 p.m. (417) 239-3002. Friday, May 8 Noah Earle performs with Travis
Linville at the Lupus General Store, on Main St., in Lupus, MO.
Music starts at 8:00 p.m. $7 cover (660)849-2217 Saturday, May 9 Big Smith performs at Kitchen Pass, 1212
South Main in Joplin, MO. (417) 624-9095. Doors at 7:00 p.m. Travis
Linville opens at 9:00 p.m. and Big Smith performs at 10:00 p.m. $10 for
reserved seating on the ground floor, $8 for general admission. www.kitchenpass.net/joplin.html
Sunday, May 10 Big Smith performs the kickoff concert
for the Summer Breeze Concert Series at Andrews Park, 201 W. Daws in Norman, OK. All concerts are FREE and open
to the public. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring seating and picnic basket (there
are no vendors). Thursday, May 14 Mark Bilyeu of Big Smith and Travis
Linville perform at Patton Alley Pub, 313 S. Patton Avenue in Springfield,
MO. (417) 865-1188. $5 cover. Music
at 9:00 p.m. www.myspace.com/pattonalleypub Friday, May 15 Mark Bilyeu of Big Smith and Travis
Linville perform at the Ranch House Concert Series in Olivette,
MO. Doors are at 7:00 p.m. and show begins at 8:00 p.m. There is a
suggested donation of $12 advance and $15 day of show admission. BYOB and potluck supper. For tickets contact Angela Melson melsona@sbcglobal.net.
www.myspace.com/travislinville
Friday, May 15 Brother Wiley (formerly Mincks & Miller
Band) perform at Lindberg’s, 318 W. Commercial St., in Springfield, MO.
Ohio songwriter Eric Nassau will open at 9:00 p.m. Brother Wiley will
perform at 10:00 p.m. $5 cover. (417) 862-3747 Saturday, May 16 Big Smith headlines the 3rd Annual Arcadia
Valley Mountain Music Festival at the historic Iron County Courthouse square on
Main Street in Ironton, MO. Big Smith will perform on the main
stage from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. This is a family friendly event and there
will be no alcohol on the premises. Call: (573)546-1441 or (314) 660-9379. Saturday, May 16 Noah Earle performs at Cooper’s Landing,
11506 S Easley River Rd, in Columbia, MO. Music begins at 7:00 p.m.
(573)657-2544. No cover. Saturday, May 16 Brother Wiley performs as part of the Queen
City Shout Spotlight Series at Border’s Bookstore, 3300 S. Glenstone,
in Springfield, MO. Brother Wiley will perform from 8:00 p.m. – close.
No cover. (417) 881-4111. Saturday, May 23 Big Smith headlines the 1st Annual
Pedaler's Jamboree at Kemper Park, 700 3rd St Boonville, MO 65233. East Ash Street Band
performs 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Wild Cat Daddies perform 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. and Big
Smith performs 7:30-10:30 p.m. Live Music on the Katy Trail. Ride from Columbia, Missouri to Boonville, Missouri on May 23 &
24, 2009. Registration Fees: $30 early - $35 late. Tickets are $10 to
attend Boonville festival for non-riders available at Kemper Park. Riders under
the age of 16 are half price. Riders 10 years and
younger are free. http://www.xcxtreme.com/peddlersjamboree.php Wednesday, June 3 Our friends from
Mississippi, Blue Mountain perform the Wakarusa pre-party at George’s
Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson Street in Fayetteville, AR. (479)
442-4226. www.myspace.com/bluemountainlauriecary Thursday, June 4 Blue Mountain performs at Wakarusa Music and
Camping Festival in Ozark, AR on the Backwoods Stage from 6:00
p.m. – 7:30 p.m. www.myspace.com/bluemountainlauriecary Friday June 5 Big Smith performs at Wakarusa Music and
Camping Festival in Ozark, AR at 12:00 noon on the Main Stage. Tickets
are $99-$149. Saturday June 6 Big Smith performs at Wakarusa Music and
Camping Festival in Ozark, AR at 6:00 p.m. on the Backwoods stage.
Tickets are $99-$149. Saturday, June 6 Noah Earle performs with Dan Bliss
at Mike Kelly’s Westsider in Kansas City, MO. Sunday, June 7 Charliehorse performs at Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival in Ozark,
AR at noon on the Backwoods stage. Tickets are $99-$149. |